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Son carries on ‘Ted and Marie’s’ Colonial Inn Restaurant 50-year legacy
Kalamazoo
Son carries on ‘Ted and Marie’s’ Colonial Inn Restaurant 50-year legacy
The early bird breakfast spot has been a consistent, affordable option for the Kalamazoo community.
Devin Anderson-Torrez
    Get ready for July 4, 2024 with fireworks, parades & other events in Michigan
    Don’t drive drunk. Call AAA this 4th of July weekend
    News
    Don’t drive drunk. Call AAA this 4th of July weekend
    The free program offering a safe ride should be a backup plan but it's available to cut down on drunken driving.
    Justin P. Hicks
    Tigers routed by Twins in rain-shortened series finale
    Tigers routed by Twins in rain-shortened series finale
    Starting pitcher Kenta Maeda was charged with nine runs.
    Evan Woodbery
    Parchment hires Loy Norrix hoops legend as new girls basketball coach
    High School Sports
    Parchment hires Loy Norrix hoops legend as new girls basketball coach
    Parchment hired this former Knights basketball star as its next girls coach late last month.
    Matthew Ehler
    Letter from the Editor: Get more out of your newspaper subscription – and save money
    News
    Letter from the Editor: Get more out of your newspaper subscription – and save money
    Our online newspapers offer more news and features with a discounted price
    John Hiner
      Dear Abby: Woman who won’t return borrowed item shamefully attacked my son online
      Advice
      Dear Abby: Woman who won’t return borrowed item shamefully attacked my son online
      Legally, I think something needs to be done for his reputation now.
      Abigail Van Buren
      Casper July 4th sale: Up to 35% off mattresses, bundles, sheets and more
      Shopping
      Casper July 4th sale: Up to 35% off mattresses, bundles, sheets and more
      Discover popular mattresses including The One, Dream and Snow mattresses.
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      Fourth of July standoff in Michigan ends with suspect in custody
      News
      Fourth of July standoff in Michigan ends with suspect in custody
      Justin Engel
      Renovated bed and breakfast just a stroll from Lake Michigan, but hidden in the woods
      Life
      Renovated bed and breakfast just a stroll from Lake Michigan, but hidden in the woods
      Lindsay Moore
      Rustic cabin near Pictured Rocks shoreline can be reserved for the first time
      Life
      Rustic cabin near Pictured Rocks shoreline can be reserved for the first time
      Tanda Gmiter

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      Watch fireworks, get some tattoo ink and other fun things to do in Washtenaw County
      Watch fireworks, get some tattoo ink and other fun things to do in Washtenaw County
      There are a few events going on in Ypsilanti this weekend, including a firework display, an art market and a story time event with the city's library.
      Makayla Coffee
        Aldi to open second store in Portage
        Kalamazoo
        Aldi to open second store in Portage
        Audrey Whitaker
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        Justin Engel
        Northern Michigan weekend forecast: Active pattern continues
        Weather
        Northern Michigan weekend forecast: Active pattern continues
        Jack Wojczynski
        Grand Rapids
        What’s happening on East Beltline? Popular pizzeria’s new location will have bocce ball
        Melissa Frick
        Once-condemned, now-repaired Michigan senior center cleared for move-in
        Samuel Dodge
        Michigan set to become 20th state outlawing ‘gay panic’ defense
        Politics & Elections
        Michigan set to become 20th state outlawing ‘gay panic’ defense
        Michael Kransz
        Saginaw and Bay City News
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        Justin Engel
        Jackson
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        Mitchell Kukulka
        See photos from First Lady Jill Biden’s visit to Grand Rapids area
        See photos from First Lady Jill Biden’s visit to Grand Rapids area
        Rebecca Particka
        Saginaw and Bay City News
        Michigan woman, 81, rescued after being lost in woods for 20 hours
        Rose White
        Rock meets Hammer: Ann Arbor Olympian heads to Paris for speed climbing
        Samuel Dodge
        Campgrounds closed on U.P.’s Grand Island to trap misbehaving bears
        Public Interest
        Campgrounds closed on U.P.’s Grand Island to trap misbehaving bears
        Sheri McWhirter
        Michigan’s ‘extremely lax’ mobile home law could get first overhaul since 1987
        Rose White
        Kalamazoo
        ‘Heartbreaking tragedy:’ Dad dies, 2 of 3 boys critically injured in crash
        John Agar
        Tour Prohibition-era hideout, see rare concrete artwork at former estate of Michigan tycoon
        Jackson
        Tour Prohibition-era hideout, see rare concrete artwork at former estate of Michigan tycoon
        Jacob Hamilton
        Ann Arbor
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        Ryan Stanton

        Sports

        Yzerman expects Red Wings to be comparable to last season after changes
        Yzerman expects Red Wings to be comparable to last season after changes
        GM intends to stay the course and be patient with the rebuild heading into his sixth season.
        Ansar Khan
          Michigan football loses recruiting battle for three top targets in 2025 class
          Wolverines
          Michigan football loses recruiting battle for three top targets in 2025 class
          Ryan Zuke
          Tigers
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          Evan Woodbery
          Thomas Mueller hits right note as 2024 Volkslaufe champion
          Thomas Mueller hits right note as 2024 Volkslaufe champion
          Hugh Bernreuter
          Wolverines
          Magic bringing back former Wolverine on two-year deal
          Ryan Zuke
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          Ansar Khan
          Jase Richardson making his own way as he joins Michigan State roster
          Jase Richardson making his own way as he joins Michigan State roster
          Kyle Austin
          Sports
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          Red Wings sign Vladimir Tarasenko to recoup some offense
          Red Wings sign Vladimir Tarasenko to recoup some offense
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          Tigers
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          Tigers
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          Police: Denard Robinson fell asleep, struck street sign before April arrest
          Wolverines
          Police: Denard Robinson fell asleep, struck street sign before April arrest
          Aaron McMann
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          Spartans
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          Red Wings sign center Tyler Motte, former Michigan Wolverine
          Red Wings sign center Tyler Motte, former Michigan Wolverine
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          Red Wings
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          How to stream the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks 2024
          TV
          How to stream the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks 2024
          The annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks display airs the night of the Fourth at 8 p.m. ET. Watch the holiday special for free with a FuboTV or DIRECTV ...
          Mallory Dwortz
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            How to see the Summer Triangle rising in the night sky
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            Where to watch Saugatuck fireworks, parade and apple pie eating contest
            Where to watch Saugatuck fireworks, parade and apple pie eating contest
            Lindsay Moore
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            Life
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            Edward Pevos
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            Life
            80s pop legend ‘increasingly frustrated’ as fans walk out of show
            Brian Linder
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            Jake May
            Life
            Last-minute July 4 campsites still available in Northern Michigan
            Lindsay Moore
            How to watch HBO’s new ‘Hard Knocks: Offseason With the New York Giants’ premiere for free
            TV
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            Mikhayla Dunaj
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            Edward Pevos
            Life
            Ski resort to host largest U.P. outdoor hot tub party on July 4
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            TV
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            Life
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            Tanda Gmiter
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            TV
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